A SILVER-GILT PLIQUE-À-JOUR AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH, POSSIBLY OVCHINNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1899-1908 |

of traditional form with raised prow and flaring base, the body decorated with a river- or lakeside scene in plique-à-jour depicting swans swimming on through reeds on a sunny day, the underside decorated with a bright red crayfish resting on the bottom, the rim and scrolling hook-shape handle decorated with geometric multi-colour cloisonné enamel motifs accented with small gold paillons, typical of Ovchinnikov's work, 84 standard, otherwise unmarked

excellent condition
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